{"id":18190,"date":"2024-10-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cissar.com\/?p=18190"},"modified":"2025-04-19T08:12:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T08:12:46","slug":"uae-woman-assaults-child-in-a-park-police-rush-to-the-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cissar.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/03\/uae-woman-assaults-child-in-a-park-police-rush-to-the-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE: Woman assaults child in a park, police rush to the scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<article data-page=\"\/uae\/crime\/uae-woman-assaults-child-in-a-park-police-rush-to-the-scene-1.103926132\" class=\"article  \" data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/imagevars.gulfnews.com\/2020\/08\/12\/Child-abuse_173e30dbcc5_medium.jpg\" data-sections=\"uae,crime\" data-authors=\"Aghaddir Ali, Senior Reporter\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\" id=\"1.103926132\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col d-none d-md-block\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h1 itemprop=\"headline\" class=\" \" data-article-head=\"\">UAE: Woman assaults child in a park, police rush to the scene<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead \">Child\u2019s mother thanks authorities for taking action in record time<\/p>\n<hr class=\"divider\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-5 gn-col-article-meta\">\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n        <time class=\"publish\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2024-08-26T08:53:46+04:00\"><br \/>\n    Published:\u00a0<br \/>\n        <span class=\"time\">August 26, 2024 08:53<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/time><\/p>\n<p>    <span itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemprop=\"author\" class=\"author\"><br \/>\n            <a rel=\"author\" class=\"font-weight-bold\" itemprop=\"sameAs\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                    <span itemprop=\"name\">Aghaddir Ali, Senior Reporter<\/span><br \/>\n            <\/a><br \/>\n    <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-7 gn-col-share 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class=\"article-main-image media-landscape pull-left\">\n            <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagevars.gulfnews.com\/2020\/08\/12\/Child-abuse_173e30dbcc5_large.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagevars.gulfnews.com\/2020\/08\/12\/Child-abuse_173e30dbcc5_large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagevars.gulfnews.com\/2020\/08\/12\/Child-abuse_173e30dbcc5_medium.jpg\" alt=\"Child abuse\"><br \/>\n            <\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"image-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n                The &#8216;Wadima Law&#8217; in the UAE prohibits child abuse and sets penalties of up to one year in prison and fines of up to Dh50,000 for violations.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"image-credit\">Image Credit: Representational image.<\/span><br \/>\n            <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>Ajman: A woman from an Arab country has expressed her gratitude to Ajman Police for their swift response after her child was assaulted.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>In a video she shared on a social media platform, the woman thanked the police officers for their prompt reaction to her report after her child was subjected to violence by another woman in a park in the emirate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"PA_mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cacher\">\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va23xpxEFeXuMgVqck3B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>She explained that after a conversation with the woman who assaulted her child, she decided to contact the police and file a report against her. Within a minute and a half, the police responded to her call and arrived at the location. Following the verification of the assault on her child, the police provided guidance on the implications of the action and the associated legal issues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>The child\u2019s mother eventually decided not to proceed with the charges and forgive the woman who had attacked her child.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"adv \">\n<div id=\"gulfnews_uae_article_1\" data-gpt=\"Gulfnews_Article\/gulfnews_uae_article\/gulfnews_uae_article_1\" data-atf=\"0\" data-size=\"[320,50]\" data-size-mapping=\"[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>The Ajman Police General Command urged all families residing in Ajman to adhere to the laws and regulations that protect children\u2019s rights and ensure their safety. They also called on community members to report any acts of violence or abuse their children may face and highlighted the importance of such reports for the general welfare of the community through various reporting channels.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<h3>Child Protection Committee<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>The UAE MInistry of Interior established the Higher Committee for Child Protection in 2009 and the MoI\u2019s Child Protection Centre in 2011.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>In the UAE, the punishment for assaulting children falls under the provisions of the Child Rights Law, known as \u201cWadima Law\u201d. According to this law, it is prohibited to subject children to torture or harm. Violations can lead to imprisonment and fines, with some penalties being significant, including imprisonment for up to one year and fines not exceeding Dh50,000, depending on the severity of the offense.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"adv \">\n<div id=\"gulfnews_uae_article_2\" data-gpt=\"Gulfnews_Article\/gulfnews_uae_article\/gulfnews_uae_article_2\" data-atf=\"0\" data-size=\"[320,50]\" data-size-mapping=\"[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<h3>Report child abuse<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>You can report child abuse to the Ministry of Interior (MoI) through the hotline number 116111 or through the MoI\u2019s Child Protection Centre\u2019s website and the \u2018Hemayati\u2019 (Arabic for protect me) app (available on Android and iOS).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<h3>Other channels:<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>Community Development Authority (CDA) on 800988<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>EWAA Shelter for Women and Children on 8007283<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"adv \">\n<div id=\"gulfnews_uae_article_3\" data-gpt=\"Gulfnews_Article\/gulfnews_uae_article\/gulfnews_uae_article_3\" data-atf=\"0\" data-size=\"[320,50]\" data-size-mapping=\"[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>Dubai Foundation for Women and Children on 800111<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>Child Protection Centre in Sharjah on 800700<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>Hemaya Foundation for Children and Women &#8211; Ajman on 800himaya (800446292)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"adv \">\n<div id=\"gulfnews_uae_article_4\" data-gpt=\"Gulfnews_Article\/gulfnews_uae_article\/gulfnews_uae_article_4\" data-atf=\"0\" data-size=\"[320,50]\" data-size-mapping=\"[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"story-block\">\n<p>Aman Centre for Women and Children through RAK Police \u2013 07-2356666<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-nl-wrap\" list=\"211\" title=\"Sign up for the Daily Briefing\" byline=\"Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox.\">\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"adv \">\n<div id=\"gulfnews_uae_textad\" data-gpt=\"Gulfnews_TextAd\/gulfnews_uae_textad\" data-atf=\"0\" data-size=\"[320,50]\" data-size-mapping=\"[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [728,90] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [320,50], [300,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [320,50], [300,250] ] ] ]\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UAE: Woman assaults child in a park, police rush to the scene Child\u2019s mother thanks authorities for taking action in record time Published:\u00a0 August 26, 2024 08:53 Aghaddir Ali, Senior Reporter Follow us The &#8216;Wadima Law&#8217; 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